Himawari Real-time Web: Live full-disk images of Asia and the Pacific from Japan's weather satellite. Windy: Animated weather forecast maps for wind, rain, waves and more.
| Himawari Real-time Web | Windy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Asia–Pacific | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | Himawari geostationary satellite (JMA) | ECMWF, GFS, ICON and other weather models |
| Made by | National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) | Windyty |
| Price | Free | Free; Premium adds hourly updates and more |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Himawari Real-time Web
- Full-disk images every 10 minutes
- Zoom to full resolution
- Animate recent images
- Archive browsing
What you can do with Windy
- Animated wind, rain, snow and temperature layers
- Compare forecast models
- Waves, swell and ocean currents
- Webcams and weather stations on the map
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.